Men: Night-time Bathroom Visits Keeping You Up? It May Be Your Prostate

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Posted February 8, 2011 by admin

Fellows, are you getting up more than a couple of times a night to pee? Having difficulty getting the flow started (hesitancy), or feel like your bladder isn’t emptying completely?

These are common signs of an enlarged prostate,* and are often associated with a condition called “benign prostatic hypertrophy” (BPH). BPH frequently occurs as a man gets older, due to a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is basically a more active form of testosterone, and it causes the prostate cells to enlarge and/or multiply. (The prostate is a small gland that encircles the urethra where it exits from the bladder; when it becomes too large, it can end up impeding the flow of urine.)

*Other conditions may also cause enlargement of the prostate, therefore it’s recommended that you have a regular check up by your doctor, especially after about the age of 45 or if you have any unusual symptoms.

To help ease the symptoms of BPH (including disruptive night-time frequency), herbs such as Saw Palmetto, Nettle (root), Sarsaparilla, and Dong Quai have traditionally been used to reduce enlarged prostate. Nutrients including zinc (which concentrates in prostatic secretions about 500x more than in blood), lycopene (the red pigment in tomatoes), and omega-3 fish oils will also help keep your prostate healthy.

Prosta Gold is an all-natural herbal remedy that combines 6 herbs used traditionally to help with enlarged prostate.